Research May Lead to Better Flu Vaccines
January 8, 2007 12:25

Researchers report that more effective flu vaccines might be on the horizon. While researchers have already deciphered the molecular structures of essentially all flu virus strains, less is understood about how the immune system recognizes these pathogens. Researchers 58 strains of influenza A virus. They looked at how the difference between strains of bird flu viruses and human flu viruses. The immunity a person has developed toward one strain may provide protection against another. (Yahoo)

Major changes in 2007 vaccination schedule
January 9, 2007 12:21

The American Academy of Pediatrics has issued its annual recommended immunization schedules for children and adolescents in the United States -- these include extending the age range for influenza vaccination and giving the new human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine,... (Read Article)